Bring Peace
Dr. Hans Engel asks:
Is war justified if:
Your country is being attacked by the enemy.
You have absolute evidence that your enemy is about to attack you.
You think that your enemy is likely to attack you.
You presume that your enemy may one day attack you.
Your population has outgrown your adequate land and you assume you have the right to land since your neighbor needs it less.
Your neighbor has assets that you want.
Your neighbor’s (laws, politics, religions) are wrong and you have the responsibility to correct their error.
In our lives we face options. Some are rational and some irrational and there are some that no wise person can answer with certainty.
What is your opinion regarding a “justifiable war”?
Good question! Drop in and let him know what you think. This very question has been bandied about quite extensively in the last few years … now’s our chance to have our say …
April 29th, 2006 at 12:32 am
Wow…interesting questions. I am not a proponent of war per se, however, I do feel that there are justifications for war. In instances of agression against us or a weaker, defenseless country, I believe war is acceptable, particularly when diplomatic means are exhausted.. 911 sure taught us that we must protect our country and democracy and freedom….and of course, our people. Although some people do not support the war at present, I think some forget what happened that horrible Tuesday. In instances where genocides are going on, agression against defenseless citizens and human rights atrocities occur, I believe we have a duty to protect the innocent. If that means war, than so be it.
Anyway, forgive the long post. It is 1:30am…I am suffering from insomnia and I’m in North Carolina. I suppose I should go over and comment on the other blog, but I just may be feeling sleepy! Good night.